{"product_id":"8722525847575","title":"Skill Sharpeners STEAM, Grade 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngage children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for grade 2 are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as:\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tSafe Bike Lanes STEAM task: Design a safe bike lane.\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tCheer Up STEAM task: Create a song and dance to perform.\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tSchool Supplies STEAM task: Record a fundraising video.\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tWorking Animals STEAM task: Make a handbook that teaches how to properly care for working animals.\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tSchool Lunches STEAM task: Design a lunch menu poster with foods from different countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning:\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tScience: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tTechnology: models about how technology is applied in the real world \n\u003cbr\u003e• \tEngineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tArt: creative solutions through art projects\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tMath: math operations to figure out solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, each title includes a:\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tCareer spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic \n\u003cbr\u003e• \tSupply list for each STEAM task\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tBonus STEAM puzzle\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tCertificate of completion \n\u003cbr\u003e• \tAnswer key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBonus feature: Each book includes a downloadable Teaching Guide for using this series in a classroom or homeschool. The Teaching Guide provides instructional support, extension activities, and a sample pacing plan and template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EVAN-MOOR EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45137679843351,"sku":"ERSEMC9332","price":6.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/0537\/1963\/files\/77c117654780cc023184ce05dc71bf856efbee0e_1b68c4bb-0fa7-4b6d-b7b9-939fdfaaf50f.jpg?v=1778850767","url":"https:\/\/everydaysupplyco.com\/products\/8722525847575","provider":"Everyday Supply Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}